Edilson joins the list of standout athletes on BBB: take a look! | OneFootball

On the night of this Monday (13th), former soccer player Edilson “Capetinha” was announced as one of the participants of the 26th edition of Big Brother Brasil. Recall other well-known athletes who have been on the reality show:

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Edílson “Capetinha” – BBB 26 – Soccer

Announced in the 2026 edition, the Corinthians idol and five-time world champion with the Brazilian National Team in 2002, also played for Flamengo and retired from sports definitively in 2016.

Edílson worked as a sports commentator and, in 2025, participated in the 17th edition of the show A Fazenda, on Record. 

Diego and Daniele Hypolito – BBB 25 – Artistic Gymnastics

Two of the main names in the history of Brazilian gymnastics, Diego and Daniele, have collected titles and major achievements in the sport. Their feats include two world titles, a silver medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics, and a 2007 Pan American title for Diego, while Daniele was the first Brazilian woman to win a medal at gymnastics world championships, is a multi-time Brazilian champion, and participated in five Olympics. The siblings participated in BBB 25, entering as a duo.

Vinicius Rodrigues – BBB 24 – Paralympic Athletics

Silver medalist in the 100m at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021 and bronze in the 100m in Paris 2024, Vinicius participated in BBB 24 and was the fifth eliminated from the edition.

Antônio “Cara de sapato” Jr. –  BBB 23 – MMA

Known as Cara de Sapato, he has a long career in the world of fighting, transitioning between various styles, became a professional in MMA, and was part of the UFC, the world's leading MMA organization. Currently, he competes in the Professional Fighter League (PFL). The fighter was a participant in the 2023 edition of the reality show, from which he was expelled for inappropriate behavior towards a fellow contestant.

Key Alves – BBB 23 – Volleyball

Key Alves is the volleyball player with the most followers on Instagram worldwide, very popular for her work on social media and adult content platforms. Key was once a great promise in Brazilian volleyball, having played for various teams in the Superliga. She currently plays for Houston Volleyball in the USA and participated in BBB 23.

Paulo André – BBB 22 – Athletics

Runner-up of BBB 22, Paulo André is one of the leading names of his generation in Brazilian athletics. Having competed in the Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 Olympics, PA, as he became known, chose to sacrifice part of his preparation for the Paris Games to participate in the show, intending to provide better financial conditions for his newborn son at the time.

Pedro Scooby – BBB 22 – Surfing

One of the main names in big wave surfing worldwide, Pedro Scooby holds world records in the sport and was also a participant in the 22nd edition of the show, known for his calm and laid-back demeanor.

Hadson Nery – BBB 20 – Soccer

The Paraense Hadson is a former soccer player, having played for clubs like Remo and Paysandu and clubs outside Brazil. Nicknamed Hadballa, he retired in 2010 while playing for Brasil de Pelotas and went on to work as a coach and assistant coach. The former athlete had a controversial stint on BBB 20, being the third eliminated from the edition.

Petrix Barbosa –  BBB 20 – Artistic Gymnastics

Also a participant of BBB 20, Petrix is a former gymnast of the Brazilian national team, where he competed in world championships and won gold and silver medals, in teams, at the Pan American Games. The former athlete became known for reporting coach Fernando de Carvalho Lopes for sexual abuse in 2017. Petrix also had a controversial stint in the Big Brother house, being the second eliminated from his edition.

Lucas Chumbo – BBB 20 – Surfing

The first eliminated from BBB 20, Lucas Chumbo is a professional surfer. Considered one of the best big wave surfers in the world, he did not have a notable presence on the reality show.

Paula Amorim – BBB 18 – Volleyball

Paula Amorim was a professional volleyball player, playing as a libero, and defended Mackenzie, a team from Belo Horizonte, in the 2008/2009 Superliga. The Minas Gerais native was fifth in BBB 18 and, in 2021, won the reality show “No Limite”.

Marcelo Dourado – BBB 4 and BBB 10 – MMA and Jiu-Jitsu

One of the main names in the history of the show, Dourado was seventh in BBB 4 and champion of the 10th edition of the reality. He was an MMA fighter and had his last professional fight in 2009. He holds national and international titles in jiu-jitsu.

Fernando Fernandes – BBB 2 – Soccer, Boxing, and Paracanoeing

Fernando Fernandes was an amateur boxer and professional soccer player. In 2009, he suffered a car accident and became paraplegic. That same year, he began practicing paracanoeing and became a four-time world champion. Later, he became well-known as a presenter on TV Globo, having hosted programs like Esporte Espetacular and “No Limite”.

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